Thomas W. Bucci
Thomas Bucci | |
|---|---|
| 49th Mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut | |
| In office 1985 – November 13, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Leonard S. Paoletta |
| Succeeded by | Mary C. Moran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas William Bucci April 17, 1948 Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Karen M. Flanagan |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Sacred Heart University (BA) University of Connecticut (JD) |
Thomas William Bucci (born April 17, 1948) is an American lawyer and former mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut. A member of the Democratic Party, Bucci ran in 1985 and defeated incumbent mayor Leonard S. Paoletta flipping Bridgeport's leadership from Republican to Democratic. Bucci served two terms in office until he was defeated and succeeded by Mary C. Moran thus returning Bridgeport back to Republican leadership.
Bucci is also known for successfully arguing the civil rights case Connecticut v. Teal in front of the Supreme Court of the United States.